About SI

What is SPORTS Life International?

Sports Life International (SI) is a non-profit organization that recognizes that every child is a winner - just as they are! SI is a community-minded organization that uses a Christian ethos to improve the mind, body and spirit of the people we serve. SI was founded to create positive memories for children and their families as we journey through life together. SI aims to build today’s Irish youth into tomorrow’s leaders!

What Does SPORTS Life International (SI) Do?

At SI, our programs are purposefully designed to build faith, character and self-esteem into the children we work with. Our intention is to combat the anti-social behavior of bullying, addiction, crime and self-harm by teaching youth to respect themselves, others and the community. Our staff and volunteers engage with children between the ages of six and seventeen through safe, fun and high-energy programs.

At SI, we run Upward basketball and football Leagues, an Under 11 girls basketball team, a basketball academy,Sports Camps and Saturday Night Footie (from 9 to 10.30pm), as well as coaching basketball in Ballymun primary schools. We recognize children who display exceptional character or improvement with incentives, such as player of the day, week and month. We believe reinforcing positive behavior on a long-term basis will lead to greater personal growth. Our activities are designed to help children from across all Ballymun communities tear down barriers and racism and help them build lifelong friendships.